To co-operate with your employer and to comply with your responsibilities under the Health Act 2007, The Mental Health Act 2001 and Mental Health Amendment Act 2018, the Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and all associated standards, regulations, and codes of practice in so far as is reasonable and practicable.
To take all possible precautions to safeguard the welfare and safety of staff, patients, visitors, and the public by implementing all policies and procedures relating to security- procedural, relational, and physical.
To identify, develop and provide the Occupational Therapy contribution within the multi-disciplinary service in accordance with the needs of patients and the requirements of the Low Secure.
To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate therapeutic interventions for identified patients.
To manage a defined caseload of patients with occupational needs using evidence based, service user centred, hope and recovery, health promotion and relapse prevention orientated principles and practice.
To ensure assessment of patients and analyse and interpret information gained to form an accurate formulation of function, strengths, capabilities, and occupational needs.
To work collaboratively with patients, staff, and carers to identify goals to determine and deliver an appropriate intervention/recovery plan which maximises occupational engagement and performance whilst balancing risk and promoting choice and independence.
To act as an experienced clinician supporting best practice in line with national guidance and professional standards.
The list of key duties is not exhaustive.
Skills Required
Registered with CORU (or eligible to register).
Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy.
Minimum 3+ years’ experience post qualification.
Experience in mental health settings.
Ability to effectively and concisely communicate with team members, management, external contractors, and any other key business relationships.
Must demonstrate sound judgement and an ability to make business-critical decisions in a timely fashion.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree
Skills
Experience
3+ years
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